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Thank Goodness for Weekends

I always look forward to Fridays. Not because it's the last day of my work week, but because it's the last day of Jon's. I cherish our weekends together. Even more so this month, because he will be going on cross countries with work for two of them.

We usually spend our weekends running a few errands, cleaning house and relaxing. Relaxing is Jon's favorite thing, and I can't blame him seeing as he works 12-14 hour workdays 5 days a week. But this weekend, on top of relaxing, I have a couple of new things I'd like for us to do.

1. Go to the farmer's market in town. I just discovered that we had one this week, and I can't wait to see what it holds. I'm hoping for more than fruits and veggies. I'm hoping for flowers. Specifically hydrangeas :) Oh how I love hydrangeas. And there's nothing like having your house filled with fresh bouquets to brighten up your rooms.

2. I want to go pick up some fabulous chairs I found at the thrift store today. They are beautiful cane chairs in immaculate condition for $40 each! They look very similar to this Hollywood Regency one but with a green fabric and less tufting.

Maybe I'll use some of the canopy stripe fabric that I love so much to reupholster them!

3. Have a Friday date night getting shaved ice! It's the perfect treat for this sweltering, summer heat (no rhyme intended), and I hear there's a great place in town.

Gunner's daddy's "going home" outfit greeted guests at the sign in table, along with a framed "Southern gentleman in the making" print.

A variety of centerpieces graced the tables with groupings of baby mementos, flowers and photos.

An antique baby basket helped house the gifts.
The drink menu consisted of milk, apple juice (one of Lauren's cravings), fruit-infused water and coffee.
The menu was made of a variety of brunch goodies including fruit, doughnuts, muffins, shrimp and grits, breakfast casserole and a waffle bar.
And of course no shower is complete without a little something sweet. These b…

On Friday, June 28th, Jon and I headed out to see the gender of Baby Reutter. Jon wanted to find out as soon as possible, and I wanted to wait to be surprised with everyone at the reveal party the next day. So we decided that he would find out and be the one set up the "big reveal." Baby Reutter didn't want to cooperate on the first attempt but after some cold water, walking around and sweet patience from the ultrasound tech, we got the "money shot." I'm not going to lie, it was a bit torturous at first to not be in the know with Jon, but after the first few hours, I was good to go and so excited about the surprise for the next day. Here we are about to head out to the reveal appointment.
Now for the reveal party on Saturday...As mentioned before, I wanted a unique theme for the party. Since Jon is a pilot, I thought planes would be a cute idea for a boy. For the girl, I thought of pearls; they're sweet, feminine and also happen to be my birthsto…

Auden turned one on November 11th and we celebrated at our home with close family and friends. The theme of the party was pumpkins and pearls. Pun'kin is one of the nicknames I called her when she was little and pearls bring a girly flair and tied into our reveal party when we found out we were having a girl so it seemed perfect.

I had so much fun creating her invitation and all of the party printables. And for a little extra adornment, the invites were tied with jute twine and placed in scalloped envelope. Invites available for purchase here.

Here's the sweet birthday girl in her homemade hat. I love how the bow on top turned out :) Her birthday stats poster is now available here.

The smash cake table with our go-to milk jars (Starbuck frappuccino glasses) with paper straws. The tree slab plate they are sitting on was also used at our wedding. The smash cake was a $10 cake from Public and Auden LOVED …